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Nov 2021
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Dr. Ben Akers

Augustine Institute
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Why do Catholics pray for the dead? Join Dr. Tim Gray and his guest Dr. Ben Akers on All Souls Day. Dr. Gray and Dr. Akers will discuss how we can pray for the dead, understand purgatory, and more!

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